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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.57, 7,005.75 and 2,838.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.57, 7,005.75 and 2,838.49 is: 3,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.57 : 7,005.75 = 2,838.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.57/7,005.75 = 2,838.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.57x = 7,005.75 × 2,838.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.57x = 19,885,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885,720.23/5,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.15

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